Pyramid pattern

This task is about making patterns and finding a rule.
Your teacher will show you how to make a pyramid pattern.
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Firstly, make the next size pyramid up.
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Now make the next size pyramid up.
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Altogether how many triangles did you need to make the last pyramid pattern? __________
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How many triangles would you need to make the next size up from this pyramid pattern?
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How did you work this out? |